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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.65, 624.66 and 391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.65, 624.66 and 391.37 is: 538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.65 : 624.66 = 391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.65/624.66 = 391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.65x = 624.66 × 391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.65x = 244,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,473.18/453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.90

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