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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 625.35 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 625.35 and 313.70 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 625.35 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/625.35 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 625.35 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 196,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,169.46/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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