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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 627.93 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 627.93 and 307.54 is: 424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 627.93 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/627.93 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 627.93 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 193,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,113.59/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.52

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