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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 626.90 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 626.90 and 306.29 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 626.90 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/626.90 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 626.90 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 192,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,008.54/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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