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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.19, 625.71 and 400.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.19, 625.71 and 400.33 is: 552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.19 : 625.71 = 400.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.19/625.71 = 400.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.19x = 625.71 × 400.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.19x = 250,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,488.36/453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.73

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