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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 628.13 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 628.13 and 308.25 is: 424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 628.13 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/628.13 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 628.13 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 193,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,621.07/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.73

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