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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 630.01 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 630.01 and 309.66 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 630.01 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/630.01 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 630.01 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 195,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,088.90/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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