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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 629.37 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 629.37 and 308.97 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 629.37 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/629.37 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 629.37 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 194,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,456.45/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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