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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 625.80 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 625.80 and 379.60 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 625.80 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/625.80 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 625.80 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 237,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,553.68/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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