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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 627.12 and 307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 627.12 and 307.11 is: 423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 627.12 = 307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/627.12 = 307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 627.12 × 307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 192,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,594.82/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.81

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