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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 628.32 and 299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 628.32 and 299.93 is: 414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 628.32 = 299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/628.32 = 299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 628.32 × 299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 188,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,452.02/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.10

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