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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 629.30 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 629.30 and 308.90 is: 426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 629.30 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/629.30 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 629.30 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 194,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,390.77/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.13

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