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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.12 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.12 and 287.04 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.12 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.12 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.12 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 179,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,434.44/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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