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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.35, 669.62 and 453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.35, 669.62 and 453.23 is: 624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.35 : 669.62 = 453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.35/669.62 = 453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.35x = 669.62 × 453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.35x = 303,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,489.61/486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.01

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