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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 627 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 627 and 306.44 is: 423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 627 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/627 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 627 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 192,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,137.88/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.32

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