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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 624.42 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 624.42 and 305.56 is: 421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 624.42 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/624.42 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 624.42 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 190,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,797.36/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.02

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