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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 628.02 and 307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 628.02 and 307.93 is: 424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 628.02 = 307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/628.02 = 307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 628.02 × 307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 193,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,386.20/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.79

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