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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 625.88 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 625.88 and 306.32 is: 422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 625.88 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/625.88 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 625.88 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 191,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,719.56/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.35

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