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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 629.36 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 629.36 and 301.28 is: 415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 629.36 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/629.36 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 629.36 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 189,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,613.58/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.09

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