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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.46 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.46 and 301.67 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.46 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.46 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.46 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 188,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,682.52/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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