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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 628.14 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 628.14 and 305.92 is: 421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 628.14 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/628.14 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 628.14 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 192,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,160.59/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.99

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