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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 628.92 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 628.92 and 308.32 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 628.92 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/628.92 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 628.92 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 193,908.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,908.61/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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