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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.57, 625.93 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.57, 625.93 and 278.91 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.57 : 625.93 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.57/625.93 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.57x = 625.93 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.57x = 174,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,578.14/453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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