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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 625.44 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 625.44 and 276.36 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 625.44 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/625.44 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 625.44 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 172,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,846.60/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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