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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.39, 626.33 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.39, 626.33 and 306.77 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.39 : 626.33 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.39/626.33 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.39x = 626.33 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.39x = 192,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,139.25/454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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