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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 626.92 and 307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 626.92 and 307.03 is: 423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 626.92 = 307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/626.92 = 307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 626.92 × 307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 192,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,482.29/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.36

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