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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 624.84 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 624.84 and 379.86 is: 523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 624.84 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/624.84 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 624.84 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 237,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,351.72/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.26

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