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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 625.57 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 625.57 and 287.55 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 625.57 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/625.57 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 625.57 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 179,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,879.53/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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