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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 628.97 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 628.97 and 306.27 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 628.97 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/628.97 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 628.97 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 192,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,633.11/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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