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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.43, 625.42 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.43, 625.42 and 278.86 is: 384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.43 : 625.42 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.43/625.42 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.43x = 625.42 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.43x = 174,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,404.62/453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.63

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