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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.22, 629.23 and 307.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.22, 629.23 and 307.00 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.22 : 629.23 = 307.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.22/629.23 = 307.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.22x = 629.23 × 307.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.22x = 193,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,174.20/456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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