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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 628.14 and 300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 628.14 and 300.02 is: 413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 628.14 = 300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/628.14 = 300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 628.14 × 300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 188,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,454.56/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.95

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