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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.69, 628.61 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.69, 628.61 and 308.40 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.69 : 628.61 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.69/628.61 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.69x = 628.61 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.69x = 193,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,861.78/455.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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