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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 625.68 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 625.68 and 442.20 is: 609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 625.68 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/625.68 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 625.68 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 276,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,675.70/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.47

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