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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.69, 627.10 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.69, 627.10 and 305.34 is: 421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.69 : 627.10 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.69/627.10 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.69x = 627.10 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.69x = 191,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,478.71/454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.12

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