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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 625.65 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 625.65 and 370.59 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 625.65 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/625.65 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 625.65 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 231,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,859.63/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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