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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 629.37 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 629.37 and 308.72 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 629.37 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/629.37 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 629.37 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 194,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,300.68/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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