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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 629.05 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 629.05 and 308.68 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 629.05 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/629.05 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 629.05 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 194,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,175.15/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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