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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 630.72 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 630.72 and 299.79 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 630.72 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/630.72 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 630.72 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 189,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,083.55/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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