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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 627.24 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 627.24 and 307.04 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 627.24 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/627.24 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 627.24 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 192,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,587.77/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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