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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 625.70 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 625.70 and 313.37 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 625.70 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/625.70 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 625.70 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 196,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,070.91/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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