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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 625.71 and 278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 625.71 and 278.85 is: 384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 625.71 = 278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/625.71 = 278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 625.71 × 278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 174,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,479.23/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.73

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