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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.15, 623.97 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.15, 623.97 and 390.87 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.15 : 623.97 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.15/623.97 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.15x = 623.97 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.15x = 243,891.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,891.15/453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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