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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 684.31 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 684.31 and 307.64 is: 461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 684.31 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/684.31 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 684.31 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 210,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,521.13/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.77

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