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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 625.26 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 625.26 and 305.50 is: 421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 625.26 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/625.26 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 625.26 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 191,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,015.40/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.57

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