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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 625.72 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 625.72 and 278.80 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 625.72 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/625.72 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 625.72 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 174,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,450.74/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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