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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 625.86 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 625.86 and 306.27 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 625.86 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/625.86 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 625.86 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 191,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,682.14/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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