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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 625.61 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 625.61 and 264.39 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 625.61 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/625.61 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 625.61 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 165,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,402.35/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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