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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 625.21 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 625.21 and 304.32 is: 419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 625.21 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/625.21 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 625.21 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 190,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,263.15/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.67

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