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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 628.16 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 628.16 and 308.00 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 628.16 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/628.16 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 628.16 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 193,473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,473.31/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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