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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 625.34 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 625.34 and 278.49 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 625.34 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/625.34 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 625.34 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 174,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,150.94/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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