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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 625.55 and 306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 625.55 and 306.21 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 625.55 = 306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/625.55 = 306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 625.55 × 306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 191,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,546.54/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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