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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 625.12 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 625.12 and 386.52 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 625.12 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/625.12 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 625.12 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 241,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,621.59/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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