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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 625.10 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 625.10 and 305.80 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 625.10 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/625.10 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 625.10 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 191,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,152.49/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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