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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 625.48 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 625.48 and 295.98 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 625.48 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/625.48 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 625.48 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 185,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,129.57/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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