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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.82, 630.47 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.82, 630.47 and 299.58 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.82 : 630.47 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.82/630.47 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.82x = 630.47 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.82x = 188,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,876.45/456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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