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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.85, 629.06 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.85, 629.06 and 308.25 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.85 : 629.06 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.85/629.06 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.85x = 629.06 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.85x = 193,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,906.20/455.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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