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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 625.05 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 625.05 and 287.28 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 625.05 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/625.05 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 625.05 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 179,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,564.36/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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