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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.17, 625.71 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.17, 625.71 and 313.22 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.17 : 625.71 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.17/625.71 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.17x = 625.71 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.17x = 195,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,984.89/453.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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