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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 625.44 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 625.44 and 313.73 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 625.44 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/625.44 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 625.44 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 196,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,219.29/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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