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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 623.88 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 623.88 and 409.92 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 623.88 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/623.88 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 623.88 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 255,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,740.89/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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