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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 625.74 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 625.74 and 306.30 is: 422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 625.74 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/625.74 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 625.74 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 191,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,664.16/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.26

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