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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 625.78 and 278.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 625.78 and 278.81 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 625.78 = 278.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/625.78 = 278.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 625.78 × 278.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 174,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,473.72/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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