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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 627 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 627 and 307.46 is: 423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 627 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/627 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 627 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 192,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,777.42/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.80

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