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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 624.84 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 624.84 and 387.84 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 624.84 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/624.84 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 624.84 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 242,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,337.95/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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