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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 625.41 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 625.41 and 287.45 is: 396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 625.41 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/625.41 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 625.41 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 179,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,770.98/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.53

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