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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 631.71 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 631.71 and 300.49 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 631.71 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/631.71 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 631.71 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 189,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,820.96/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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