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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.65, 628.30 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.65, 628.30 and 308.03 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.65 : 628.30 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.65/628.30 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.65x = 628.30 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.65x = 193,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,535.25/455.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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