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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.25, 631.06 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.25, 631.06 and 299.84 is: 413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.25 : 631.06 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.25/631.06 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.25x = 631.06 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.25x = 189,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,213.13/457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.81

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