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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.06, 630.24 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.06, 630.24 and 299.64 is: 413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.06 : 630.24 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.06/630.24 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.06x = 630.24 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.06x = 188,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,845.11/457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.17

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