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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 625.20 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 625.20 and 404.72 is: 557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 625.20 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/625.20 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 625.20 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 253,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,030.94/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.73

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