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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 630.99 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 630.99 and 309.90 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 630.99 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/630.99 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 630.99 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 195,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,543.80/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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