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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 625.26 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 625.26 and 287.25 is: 396.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 625.26 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/625.26 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 625.26 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 179,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,605.94/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.44

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