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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 630.34 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 630.34 and 308.75 is: 426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 630.34 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/630.34 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 630.34 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 194,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,618.28/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.44

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