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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 627.51 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 627.51 and 307.72 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 627.51 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/627.51 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 627.51 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 193,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,097.38/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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