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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 626.48 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 626.48 and 306.88 is: 423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 626.48 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/626.48 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 626.48 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 192,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,254.18/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.00

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