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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.31, 625.53 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.31, 625.53 and 278.66 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.31 : 625.53 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.31/625.53 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.31x = 625.53 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.31x = 174,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,310.19/453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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