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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 630.54 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 630.54 and 309.84 is: 427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 630.54 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/630.54 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 630.54 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 195,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,366.51/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.62

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