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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 625.83 and 406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 625.83 and 406.53 is: 561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 625.83 = 406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/625.83 = 406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 625.83 × 406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 254,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,418.67/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.33

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