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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.12, 744.34 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.12, 744.34 and 453.24 is: 680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.12 : 744.34 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.12/744.34 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.12x = 744.34 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.12x = 337,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,364.66/496.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.01

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