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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 631.20 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 631.20 and 309.72 is: 427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 631.20 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/631.20 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 631.20 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 195,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,495.26/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.48

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