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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 623.20 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 623.20 and 390.09 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 623.20 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/623.20 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 623.20 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 243,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,103.11/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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