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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 626.13 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 626.13 and 304.43 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 626.13 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/626.13 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 626.13 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 190,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,609.63/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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