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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 623.91 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 623.91 and 359.79 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 623.91 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/623.91 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 623.91 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 224,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,476.58/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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