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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 624.61 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 624.61 and 359.87 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 624.61 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/624.61 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 624.61 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 224,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,773.48/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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