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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 627.99 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 627.99 and 307.68 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 627.99 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/627.99 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 627.99 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 193,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,219.96/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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