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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 625.38 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 625.38 and 293.80 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 625.38 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/625.38 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 625.38 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 183,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,739.70/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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