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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 625.44 and 278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 625.44 and 278.75 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 625.44 = 278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/625.44 = 278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 625.44 × 278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 174,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,341.40/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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