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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 624.27 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 624.27 and 431.31 is: 594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 624.27 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/624.27 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 624.27 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 269,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,253.89/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.14

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