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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 625.42 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 625.42 and 306.11 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 625.42 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/625.42 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 625.42 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 191,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,447.32/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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