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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 624.43 and 436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 624.43 and 436.03 is: 600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 624.43 = 436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/624.43 = 436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 624.43 × 436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 272,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,270.21/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.98

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