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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 626.94 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 626.94 and 307.06 is: 423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 626.94 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/626.94 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 626.94 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 192,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,506.63/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.83

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