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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 627.81 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 627.81 and 306.17 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 627.81 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/627.81 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 627.81 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 192,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,216.95/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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