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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.31, 625.13 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.31, 625.13 and 287.22 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.31 : 625.13 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.31/625.13 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.31x = 625.13 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.31x = 179,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,551.82/453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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