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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 625.67 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 625.67 and 278.82 is: 384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 625.67 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/625.67 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 625.67 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 174,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,447.92/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.69

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