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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.07, 625.19 and 278.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.07, 625.19 and 278.41 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.07 : 625.19 = 278.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.07/625.19 = 278.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.07x = 625.19 × 278.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.07x = 174,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,054.63/453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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