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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 625.95 and 306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 625.95 and 306.43 is: 422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 625.95 = 306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/625.95 = 306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 625.95 × 306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 191,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,808.29/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.72

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