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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 625.53 and 320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 625.53 and 320.75 is: 442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 625.53 = 320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/625.53 = 320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 625.53 × 320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 200,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,638.75/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.74

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