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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 629.70 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 629.70 and 300.93 is: 415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 629.70 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/629.70 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 629.70 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 189,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,495.62/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.48

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