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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 625.56 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 625.56 and 313.50 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 625.56 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/625.56 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 625.56 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 196,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,113.06/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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