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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.87, 627.91 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.87, 627.91 and 307.70 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.87 : 627.91 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.87/627.91 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.87x = 627.91 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.87x = 193,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,208.71/454.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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