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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 626.13 and 384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 626.13 and 384.23 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 626.13 = 384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/626.13 = 384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 626.13 × 384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 240,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,574.80/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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