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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 630.75 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 630.75 and 307.89 is: 424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 630.75 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/630.75 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 630.75 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 194,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,201.62/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.65

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