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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.13, 625.35 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.13, 625.35 and 278.44 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 625.35 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/625.35 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 625.35 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 174,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,121.93/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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