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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 625.72 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 625.72 and 306.28 is: 422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 625.72 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/625.72 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 625.72 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 191,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,645.52/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.46

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