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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 626.27 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 626.27 and 400.28 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 626.27 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/626.27 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 626.27 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 250,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,678.22/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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