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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 625.48 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 625.48 and 276.16 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 625.48 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/625.48 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 625.48 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 172,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,732.56/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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