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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.79, 626.09 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.79, 626.09 and 306.57 is: 422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.79 : 626.09 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.79/626.09 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.79x = 626.09 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.79x = 191,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,940.41/453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.97

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