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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 625.36 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 625.36 and 287.34 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 625.36 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/625.36 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 625.36 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 179,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,690.22/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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