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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.39, 628.10 and 307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.39, 628.10 and 307.77 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.39 : 628.10 = 307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.39/628.10 = 307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.39x = 628.10 × 307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.39x = 193,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,308.80/455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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