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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 631.44 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 631.44 and 302.40 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 631.44 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/631.44 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 631.44 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 190,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,947.46/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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