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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 625.12 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 625.12 and 360.86 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 625.12 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/625.12 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 625.12 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 225,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,576.78/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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