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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 627.02 and 307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 627.02 and 307.27 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 627.02 = 307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/627.02 = 307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 627.02 × 307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 192,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,664.44/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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