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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 625.38 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 625.38 and 322.61 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 625.38 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/625.38 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 625.38 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 201,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,753.84/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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