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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 629.89 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 629.89 and 309.21 is: 426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 629.89 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/629.89 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 629.89 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 194,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,768.29/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.56

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