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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 624.93 and 429.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 624.93 and 429.54 is: 591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 624.93 = 429.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/624.93 = 429.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 624.93 × 429.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 268,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,432.43/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.98

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