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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 627.96 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 627.96 and 380.17 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 627.96 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/627.96 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 627.96 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 238,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,731.55/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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