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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 627.62 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 627.62 and 307.47 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 627.62 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/627.62 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 627.62 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 192,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,972.78/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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