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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 630.26 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 630.26 and 307.37 is: 424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 630.26 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/630.26 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 630.26 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 193,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,718.33/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.33

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