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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 624.96 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 624.96 and 392.58 is: 540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 624.96 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/624.96 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 624.96 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 245,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,346.80/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.46

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