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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 625.96 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 625.96 and 360.84 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 625.96 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/625.96 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 625.96 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 225,871.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,871.41/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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