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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 625.79 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 625.79 and 287.84 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 625.79 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/625.79 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 625.79 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 180,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,127.39/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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