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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 628.92 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 628.92 and 308.61 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 628.92 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/628.92 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 628.92 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 194,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,091.00/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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