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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 630.11 and 309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 630.11 and 309.34 is: 426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 630.11 = 309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/630.11 = 309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 630.11 × 309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 194,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,916.68/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.55

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