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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 627.69 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 627.69 and 307.59 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 627.69 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/627.69 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 627.69 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 193,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,071.17/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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