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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 625.44 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 625.44 and 313.86 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 625.44 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/625.44 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 625.44 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 196,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,300.60/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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