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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.56 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.56 and 306.24 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.56 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.56 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.56 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 191,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,571.49/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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