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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 627.27 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 627.27 and 379.66 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 627.27 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/627.27 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 627.27 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 238,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,149.33/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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