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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.19, 625.43 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.19, 625.43 and 276.24 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.19 : 625.43 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.19/625.43 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.19x = 625.43 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.19x = 172,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,769.47/453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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