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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 625.29 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 625.29 and 360.37 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 625.29 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/625.29 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 625.29 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 225,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,335.76/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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