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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 626.42 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 626.42 and 306.86 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 626.42 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/626.42 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 626.42 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 192,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,223.24/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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