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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.39, 628.86 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.39, 628.86 and 308.13 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.39 : 628.86 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.39/628.86 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.39x = 628.86 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.39x = 193,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,770.63/455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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