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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 624.59 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 624.59 and 379.79 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 624.59 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/624.59 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 624.59 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 237,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,209.91/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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