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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 631.47 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 631.47 and 300.29 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 631.47 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/631.47 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 631.47 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 189,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,620.97/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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