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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 625.37 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 625.37 and 322.56 is: 444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 625.37 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/625.37 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 625.37 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 201,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,717.73/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.53

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