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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 625.24 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 625.24 and 275.98 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 625.24 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/625.24 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 625.24 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 172,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,554.52/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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