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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.14, 630.59 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.14, 630.59 and 309.83 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.14 : 630.59 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.14/630.59 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.14x = 630.59 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.14x = 195,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,371.00/457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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