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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 625.40 and 313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 625.40 and 313.24 is: 432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 625.40 = 313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/625.40 = 313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 625.40 × 313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 195,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,902.37/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.18

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