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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 625.16 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 625.16 and 305.88 is: 421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 625.16 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/625.16 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 625.16 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 191,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,223.94/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.98

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