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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 625.63 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 625.63 and 293.92 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 625.63 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/625.63 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 625.63 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 183,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,885.17/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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