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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 683.21 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 683.21 and 309.12 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 683.21 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/683.21 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 683.21 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 211,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,194.65/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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