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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 629.33 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 629.33 and 308.25 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 629.33 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/629.33 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 629.33 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 193,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,990.97/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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