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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 625.30 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 625.30 and 305.69 is: 421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 625.30 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/625.30 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 625.30 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 191,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,144.07/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.98

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