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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 626.51 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 626.51 and 306 is: 422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 626.51 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/626.51 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 626.51 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 191,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,711.68/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.62

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