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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.74, 630.70 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.74, 630.70 and 310.12 is: 427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.74 : 630.70 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.74/630.70 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.74x = 630.70 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.74x = 195,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,592.68/457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.30

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