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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 625.73 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 625.73 and 287.75 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 625.73 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/625.73 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 625.73 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 180,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,053.93/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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