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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 628.62 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 628.62 and 308.04 is: 424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 628.62 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/628.62 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 628.62 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 193,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,640.10/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.97

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