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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 624.60 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 624.60 and 321.90 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 624.60 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/624.60 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 624.60 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 201,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,058.74/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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