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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 625.32 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 625.32 and 407.04 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 625.32 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/625.32 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 625.32 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 254,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,530.25/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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