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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 626.66 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 626.66 and 306.90 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 626.66 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/626.66 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 626.66 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 192,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,320.42/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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