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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 629.03 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 629.03 and 308.61 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 629.03 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/629.03 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 629.03 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 194,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,125.72/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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