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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.76, 626.08 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.76, 626.08 and 431.04 is: 594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.76 : 626.08 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.76/626.08 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.76x = 626.08 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.76x = 269,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,865.52/453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.73

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