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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 627.20 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 627.20 and 404.28 is: 559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 627.20 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/627.20 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 627.20 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 253,562.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,562.39/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.15

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