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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 626.27 and 406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 626.27 and 406.82 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 626.27 = 406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/626.27 = 406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 626.27 × 406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 254,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,778.69/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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