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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.57, 625.70 and 353.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.57, 625.70 and 353.81 is: 488.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.57 : 625.70 = 353.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.57/625.70 = 353.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.57x = 625.70 × 353.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.57x = 221,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,378.92/453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.08

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