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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 625.40 and 287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 625.40 and 287.29 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 625.40 = 287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/625.40 = 287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 625.40 × 287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 179,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,666.60/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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