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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.41, 625.53 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.41, 625.53 and 295.99 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.41 : 625.53 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.41/625.53 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.41x = 625.53 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.41x = 185,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,153.46/453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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