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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.38, 804.96 and 453.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.38, 804.96 and 453.37 is: 625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.38 : 804.96 = 453.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.38/804.96 = 453.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.38x = 804.96 × 453.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.38x = 364,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,944.72/583.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.57

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