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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 625.80 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 625.80 and 313.44 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 625.80 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/625.80 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 625.80 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 196,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,150.75/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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