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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 624.82 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 624.82 and 403.16 is: 555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 624.82 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/624.82 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 624.82 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 251,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,897.29/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.94

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