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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 625.15 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 625.15 and 295.80 is: 408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 625.15 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/625.15 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 625.15 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 184,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,919.37/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.07

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