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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 630 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 630 and 299.24 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 630 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/630 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 630 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 188,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,518.05/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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