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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 625.48 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 625.48 and 276.28 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 625.48 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/625.48 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 625.48 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 172,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,805.36/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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