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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 866.79 and 453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 866.79 and 453.57 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 866.79 = 453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/866.79 = 453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 866.79 × 453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 393,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,149.94/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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