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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 624.98 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 624.98 and 365.96 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 624.98 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/624.98 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 624.98 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 228,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,717.68/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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