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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 631.56 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 631.56 and 302.64 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 631.56 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/631.56 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 631.56 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 191,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,135.32/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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