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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.43, 625.77 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.43, 625.77 and 278.83 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.43 : 625.77 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.43/625.77 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.43x = 625.77 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.43x = 174,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,483.45/453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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