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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 625.71 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 625.71 and 287.76 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 625.71 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/625.71 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 625.71 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 180,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,054.31/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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