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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.33, 631.25 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.33, 631.25 and 309.94 is: 427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.33 : 631.25 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.33/631.25 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.33x = 631.25 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.33x = 195,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,649.63/457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.81

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