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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 625.96 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 625.96 and 285.86 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 625.96 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/625.96 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 625.96 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 178,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,938.85/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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