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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 629.64 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 629.64 and 300.96 is: 415.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 629.64 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/629.64 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 629.64 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 189,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,496.45/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.45

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