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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.60, 628.80 and 306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.60, 628.80 and 306.40 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.60 : 628.80 = 306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.60/628.80 = 306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.60x = 628.80 × 306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.60x = 192,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,664.32/455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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