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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.33, 625.46 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.33, 625.46 and 287.48 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.33 : 625.46 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.33/625.46 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.33x = 625.46 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.33x = 179,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,807.37/453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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