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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 625.85 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 625.85 and 315.25 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 625.85 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/625.85 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 625.85 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 197,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,299.21/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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