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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 628.02 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 628.02 and 307.94 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 628.02 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/628.02 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 628.02 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 193,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,389.34/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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