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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 629.10 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 629.10 and 308.34 is: 425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 629.10 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/629.10 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 629.10 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 193,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,976.69/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.61

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