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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 624.82 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 624.82 and 360.26 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 624.82 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/624.82 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 624.82 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 225,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,097.65/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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