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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 625.47 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 625.47 and 287.22 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 625.47 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/625.47 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 625.47 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 179,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,647.49/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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