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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.07, 629.48 and 308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.07, 629.48 and 308.85 is: 426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.07 : 629.48 = 308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.07/629.48 = 308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.07x = 629.48 × 308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.07x = 194,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,415.67/456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.29

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