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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.35, 625.14 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.35, 625.14 and 442.20 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.35 : 625.14 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.35/625.14 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.35x = 625.14 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.35x = 276,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,436.91/454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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