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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 624.22 and 403.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 624.22 and 403.37 is: 555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 624.22 = 403.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/624.22 = 403.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 624.22 × 403.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 251,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,791.62/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.81

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