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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 625.61 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 625.61 and 327.63 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 625.61 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/625.61 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 625.61 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 204,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,971.77/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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