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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.58, 627.55 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.58, 627.55 and 305.98 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.58 : 627.55 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.58/627.55 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.58x = 627.55 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.58x = 192,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,019.33/454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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