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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.71, 630.22 and 309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.71, 630.22 and 309.39 is: 426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.71 : 630.22 = 309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.71/630.22 = 309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.71x = 630.22 × 309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.71x = 194,980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,980.61/456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.93

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