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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 630.24 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 630.24 and 301.76 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 630.24 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/630.24 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 630.24 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 190,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,181.22/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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