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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.53, 625.69 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.53, 625.69 and 276.35 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.53 : 625.69 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.53/625.69 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.53x = 625.69 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.53x = 172,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,909.43/453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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