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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.95, 628.76 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.95, 628.76 and 304.24 is: 419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.95 : 628.76 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.95/628.76 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.95x = 628.76 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.95x = 191,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,293.94/455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.55

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