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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 623.90 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 623.90 and 394.92 is: 543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 623.90 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/623.90 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 623.90 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 246,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,391.58/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.62

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