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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 625.68 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 625.68 and 287.34 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 625.68 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/625.68 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 625.68 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 179,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,782.89/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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