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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 631.04 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 631.04 and 309.84 is: 427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 631.04 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/631.04 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 631.04 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 195,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,521.43/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.65

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