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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 625.88 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 625.88 and 304.44 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 625.88 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/625.88 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 625.88 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 190,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,541.39/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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