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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 625.20 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 625.20 and 295.76 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 625.20 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/625.20 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 625.20 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 184,906.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,906.03/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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