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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 625.86 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 625.86 and 276.48 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 625.86 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/625.86 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 625.86 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 173,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,037.77/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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