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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 627.94 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 627.94 and 308.24 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 627.94 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/627.94 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 627.94 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 193,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,556.23/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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