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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 626.85 and 306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 626.85 and 306.94 is: 423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 626.85 = 306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/626.85 = 306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 626.85 × 306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 192,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,403.77/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.70

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