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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 629.42 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 629.42 and 308.67 is: 426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 629.42 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/629.42 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 629.42 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 194,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,281.53/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.08

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