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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 624.88 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 624.88 and 287.03 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 624.88 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/624.88 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 624.88 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 179,359.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,359.31/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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