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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 623.89 and 390.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 623.89 and 390.59 is: 536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 623.89 = 390.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/623.89 = 390.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 623.89 × 390.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 243,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,683.24/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.94

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