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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.41, 625.33 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.41, 625.33 and 401.00 is: 553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.41 : 625.33 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.41/625.33 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.41x = 625.33 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.41x = 250,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,757.89/453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.05

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