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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 625.84 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 625.84 and 447.08 is: 617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 625.84 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/625.84 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 625.84 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 279,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,800.55/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.47

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