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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 625.77 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 625.77 and 287.56 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 625.77 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/625.77 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 625.77 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 179,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,944.86/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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