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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 625.89 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 625.89 and 329.25 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 625.89 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/625.89 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 625.89 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 206,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,074.28/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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