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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 630.95 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 630.95 and 300.09 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 630.95 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/630.95 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 630.95 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 189,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,340.29/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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