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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 624.98 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 624.98 and 378.78 is: 522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 624.98 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/624.98 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 624.98 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 236,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,729.92/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.44

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