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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 625.32 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 625.32 and 412.56 is: 568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 625.32 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/625.32 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 625.32 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 257,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,982.02/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.74

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