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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 631.77 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 631.77 and 300.50 is: 414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 631.77 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/631.77 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 631.77 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 189,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,843.73/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.86

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