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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 629.43 and 308.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 629.43 and 308.83 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 629.43 = 308.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/629.43 = 308.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 629.43 × 308.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 194,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,386.87/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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