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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.34, 628.67 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.34, 628.67 and 300.18 is: 414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.34 : 628.67 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.34/628.67 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.34x = 628.67 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.34x = 188,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,712.66/455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.44

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