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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 625.64 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 625.64 and 370.85 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 625.64 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/625.64 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 625.64 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 232,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,013.61/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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