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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.61, 627.55 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.61, 627.55 and 305.27 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.61 : 627.55 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.61/627.55 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.61x = 627.55 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.61x = 191,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,570.64/454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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