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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.29, 628.55 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.29, 628.55 and 300.49 is: 414.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.29 : 628.55 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.29/628.55 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.29x = 628.55 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.29x = 188,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,872.99/455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.84

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