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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 630.06 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 630.06 and 309.23 is: 426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 630.06 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/630.06 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 630.06 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 194,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,830.30/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.91

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