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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 631.26 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 631.26 and 302.16 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 631.26 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/631.26 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 631.26 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 190,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,741.52/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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