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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 625.47 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 625.47 and 276.23 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 625.47 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/625.47 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 625.47 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 172,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,770.45/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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