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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 625.46 and 278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 625.46 and 278.51 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 625.46 = 278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/625.46 = 278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 625.46 × 278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 174,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,192.34/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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