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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 631.76 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 631.76 and 300.06 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 631.76 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/631.76 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 631.76 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 189,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,564.41/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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