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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.27, 630.28 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.27, 630.28 and 309.64 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.27 : 630.28 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.27/630.28 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.27x = 630.28 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.27x = 195,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,159.90/457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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