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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.24, 630.80 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.24, 630.80 and 309.64 is: 427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.24 : 630.80 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.24/630.80 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.24x = 630.80 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.24x = 195,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,320.91/457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.17

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