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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 625.88 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 625.88 and 287.67 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 625.88 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/625.88 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 625.88 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 180,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,045.46/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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