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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 625.41 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 625.41 and 304.11 is: 419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 625.41 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/625.41 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 625.41 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 190,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,195.19/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.43

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