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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 627.72 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 627.72 and 307.54 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 627.72 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/627.72 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 627.72 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 193,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,049.01/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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