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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 624.20 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 624.20 and 305.52 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 624.20 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/624.20 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 624.20 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 190,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,705.58/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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