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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 629.10 and 308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 629.10 and 308.73 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 629.10 = 308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/629.10 = 308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 629.10 × 308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 194,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,222.04/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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