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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 624.16 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 624.16 and 376 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 624.16 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/624.16 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 624.16 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 234,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,684.16/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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