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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 630.18 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 630.18 and 301.64 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 630.18 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/630.18 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 630.18 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 190,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,087.50/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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