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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.77, 630.11 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.77, 630.11 and 305.40 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.77 : 630.11 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.77/630.11 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.77x = 630.11 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.77x = 192,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,438.72/456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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