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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 624.54 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 624.54 and 359.44 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 624.54 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/624.54 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 624.54 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 224,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,484.66/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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