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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 631.04 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 631.04 and 299.99 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 631.04 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/631.04 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 631.04 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 189,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,301.03/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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