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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 625.29 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 625.29 and 358.77 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 625.29 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/625.29 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 625.29 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 224,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,336.29/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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