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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.73, 626.32 and 288.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.73, 626.32 and 288.05 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.73 : 626.32 = 288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.73/626.32 = 288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.73x = 626.32 × 288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.73x = 180,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,410.04/453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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