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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 628.17 and 307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 628.17 and 307.81 is: 424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 628.17 = 307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/628.17 = 307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 628.17 × 307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 193,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,353.87/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.74

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