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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 628.38 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 628.38 and 300 is: 413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 628.38 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/628.38 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 628.38 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 188,514
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,514/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.84

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