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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 620.52 and 426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 620.52 and 426.45 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 620.52 = 426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/620.52 = 426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 620.52 × 426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 264,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,620.75/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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