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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 625.95 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 625.95 and 287.90 is: 397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 625.95 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/625.95 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 625.95 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 180,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,211.01/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.09

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