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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.41, 628.12 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.41, 628.12 and 308.02 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.41 : 628.12 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.41/628.12 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.41x = 628.12 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.41x = 193,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,473.52/455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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