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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 623.92 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 623.92 and 401.28 is: 552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 623.92 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/623.92 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 623.92 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 250,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,366.62/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.54

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