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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 628.45 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 628.45 and 308.15 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 628.45 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/628.45 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 628.45 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 193,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,656.87/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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