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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 625.91 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 625.91 and 276.52 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 625.91 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/625.91 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 625.91 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 173,076.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,076.63/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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