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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 625.32 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 625.32 and 278.44 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 625.32 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/625.32 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 625.32 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 174,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,112.54/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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