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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.53, 625.25 and 360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.53, 625.25 and 360.58 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.53 : 625.25 = 360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.53/625.25 = 360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.53x = 625.25 × 360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.53x = 225,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,452.65/453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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