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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.16, 630.63 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.16, 630.63 and 299.75 is: 413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.16 : 630.63 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.16/630.63 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.16x = 630.63 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.16x = 189,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,028.19/457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.49

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