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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 630.29 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 630.29 and 307.25 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 630.29 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/630.29 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 630.29 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 193,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,656.64/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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