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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.66, 625.22 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.66, 625.22 and 370.50 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.66 : 625.22 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.66/625.22 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.66x = 625.22 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.66x = 231,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,642.16/453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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