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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 630.06 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 630.06 and 301.16 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 630.06 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/630.06 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 630.06 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 189,748.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,748.87/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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