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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 625.11 and 398.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 625.11 and 398.03 is: 548.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 625.11 = 398.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/625.11 = 398.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 625.11 × 398.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 248,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,809.41/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.88

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