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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.28 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.28 and 287.36 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.28 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.28 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.28 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 179,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,680.46/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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