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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 625.16 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 625.16 and 394.12 is: 543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 625.16 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/625.16 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 625.16 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 246,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,388.06/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.59

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