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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 625.41 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 625.41 and 374.62 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 625.41 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/625.41 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 625.41 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 234,291.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,291.09/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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