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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.05, 636.28 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.05, 636.28 and 453.12 is: 621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.05 : 636.28 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.05/636.28 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.05x = 636.28 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.05x = 288,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,311.19/464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.29

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