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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 629.76 and 309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 629.76 and 309.09 is: 426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 629.76 = 309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/629.76 = 309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 629.76 × 309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 194,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,652.52/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.39

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