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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 629.38 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 629.38 and 300.52 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 629.38 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/629.38 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 629.38 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 189,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,141.28/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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