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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 629.96 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 629.96 and 309.15 is: 426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 629.96 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/629.96 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 629.96 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 194,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,750.59/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.55

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