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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.09, 625 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.09, 625 and 278.31 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 625 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/625 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 625 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 173,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,943.75/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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