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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 626.43 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 626.43 and 306.78 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 626.43 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/626.43 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 626.43 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 192,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,176.20/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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