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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 629.99 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 629.99 and 299.36 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 629.99 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/629.99 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 629.99 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 188,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,593.81/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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