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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 626.97 and 445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 626.97 and 445.17 is: 615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 626.97 = 445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/626.97 = 445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 626.97 × 445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 279,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,108.23/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.62

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