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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 625.59 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 625.59 and 313.38 is: 432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 625.59 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/625.59 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 625.59 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 196,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,047.39/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.55

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