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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 627.46 and 307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 627.46 and 307.10 is: 423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 627.46 = 307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/627.46 = 307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 627.46 × 307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 192,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,692.97/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.95

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