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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 625.31 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 625.31 and 266.63 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 625.31 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/625.31 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 625.31 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 166,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,726.41/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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