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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 625.92 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 625.92 and 375.60 is: 517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 625.92 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/625.92 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 625.92 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 235,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,095.55/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.86

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