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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 626.48 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 626.48 and 304.59 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 626.48 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/626.48 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 626.48 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 190,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,818.02/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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