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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 625.93 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 625.93 and 320.66 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 625.93 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/625.93 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 625.93 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 200,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,710.71/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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