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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.90, 630.33 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.90, 630.33 and 299.73 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.90 : 630.33 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.90/630.33 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.90x = 630.33 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.90x = 188,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,928.81/456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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