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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 628.56 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 628.56 and 308.75 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 628.56 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/628.56 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 628.56 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 194,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,064.76/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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