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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.38, 626.52 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.38, 626.52 and 306.75 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.38 : 626.52 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.38/626.52 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.38x = 626.52 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.38x = 192,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,185.01/454.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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