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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.89, 628.75 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.89, 628.75 and 308.29 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.89 : 628.75 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.89/628.75 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.89x = 628.75 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.89x = 193,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,837.34/455.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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