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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.05, 630.38 and 299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.05, 630.38 and 299.51 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.05 : 630.38 = 299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.05/630.38 = 299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.05x = 630.38 × 299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.05x = 188,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,800.46/457.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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