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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 625.80 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 625.80 and 276.56 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 625.80 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/625.80 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 625.80 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 173,071.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,071.25/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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