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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 625.73 and 400.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 625.73 and 400.85 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 625.73 = 400.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/625.73 = 400.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 625.73 × 400.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 250,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,821.08/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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