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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.19, 631.06 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.19, 631.06 and 299.55 is: 413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.19 : 631.06 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.19/631.06 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.19x = 631.06 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.19x = 189,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,034.02/457.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.47

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