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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.65, 627.09 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.65, 627.09 and 403.53 is: 557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.65 : 627.09 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.65/627.09 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.65x = 627.09 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.65x = 253,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,051.56/453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.81

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