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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.77, 631.49 and 306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.77, 631.49 and 306.40 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.77 : 631.49 = 306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.77/631.49 = 306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.77x = 631.49 × 306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.77x = 193,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,488.54/457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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