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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 625.89 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 625.89 and 278.92 is: 384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 625.89 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/625.89 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 625.89 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 174,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,573.24/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.93

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