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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.96 and 306.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.96 and 306.39 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.96 = 306.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.96 = 306.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.96 × 306.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 191,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,787.88/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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