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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.01, 630.45 and 309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.01, 630.45 and 309.59 is: 427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.01 : 630.45 = 309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.01/630.45 = 309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.01x = 630.45 × 309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.01x = 195,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,181.02/457.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.08

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