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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 630.32 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 630.32 and 299.44 is: 413.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 630.32 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/630.32 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 630.32 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 188,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,743.02/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.38

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