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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 625.86 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 625.86 and 276.45 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 625.86 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/625.86 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 625.86 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 173,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,019.00/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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