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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 628.96 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 628.96 and 308.98 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 628.96 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/628.96 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 628.96 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 194,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,336.06/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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