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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 631.46 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 631.46 and 308.49 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 631.46 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/631.46 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 631.46 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 194,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,797.55/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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