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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 625.91 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 625.91 and 276.42 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 625.91 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/625.91 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 625.91 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 173,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,014.04/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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