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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 629.68 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 629.68 and 308.96 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 629.68 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/629.68 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 629.68 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 194,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,545.93/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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