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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 624.96 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 624.96 and 305.73 is: 421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 624.96 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/624.96 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 624.96 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 191,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,069.02/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.73

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