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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 628.60 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 628.60 and 308.21 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 628.60 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/628.60 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 628.60 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 193,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,737.66/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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