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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 625.73 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 625.73 and 306.36 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 625.73 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/625.73 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 625.73 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 191,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,697.11/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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