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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 625.98 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 625.98 and 360.54 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 625.98 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/625.98 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 625.98 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 225,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,690.83/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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