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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 630.19 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 630.19 and 309.75 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 630.19 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/630.19 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 630.19 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 195,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,201.35/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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