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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 625.46 and 278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 625.46 and 278.60 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 625.46 = 278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/625.46 = 278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 625.46 × 278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 174,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,248.64/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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