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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 625.96 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 625.96 and 306.18 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 625.96 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/625.96 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 625.96 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 191,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,656.43/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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