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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 625.17 and 386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 625.17 and 386.91 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 625.17 = 386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/625.17 = 386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 625.17 × 386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 241,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,884.52/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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