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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.36, 626.59 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.36, 626.59 and 305.32 is: 421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.36 : 626.59 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.36/626.59 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.36x = 626.59 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.36x = 191,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,310.46/454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.05

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