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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 624.60 and 390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 624.60 and 390.73 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 624.60 = 390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/624.60 = 390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 624.60 × 390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 244,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,049.96/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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