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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 625.50 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 625.50 and 278.43 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 625.50 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/625.50 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 625.50 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 174,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,157.97/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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