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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 628.96 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 628.96 and 308.44 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 628.96 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/628.96 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 628.96 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 193,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,996.42/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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