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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.16, 631.04 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.16, 631.04 and 309.78 is: 427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.16 : 631.04 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.16/631.04 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.16x = 631.04 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.16x = 195,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,482.02/457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.61

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