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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 631.47 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 631.47 and 300.15 is: 414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 631.47 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/631.47 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 631.47 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 189,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,535.72/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.26

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