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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 624.87 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 624.87 and 379.44 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 624.87 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/624.87 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 624.87 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 237,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,100.67/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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