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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 629.16 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 629.16 and 308.92 is: 426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 629.16 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/629.16 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 629.16 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 194,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,360.11/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.15

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