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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 625.68 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 625.68 and 287.61 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 625.68 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/625.68 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 625.68 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 179,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,951.82/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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