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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 625.92 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 625.92 and 278.76 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 625.92 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/625.92 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 625.92 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 174,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,481.46/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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