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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 625.68 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 625.68 and 287.43 is: 396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 625.68 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/625.68 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 625.68 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 179,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,839.20/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.65

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