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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 626.80 and 400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 626.80 and 400.66 is: 553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 626.80 = 400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/626.80 = 400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 626.80 × 400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 251,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,133.69/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.79

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