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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.83, 631.56 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.83, 631.56 and 300.48 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.83 : 631.56 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.83/631.56 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.83x = 631.56 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.83x = 189,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,771.15/457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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