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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 625.41 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 625.41 and 370.35 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 625.41 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/625.41 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 625.41 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 231,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,620.59/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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