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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 632.16 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 632.16 and 303.06 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 632.16 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/632.16 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 632.16 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 191,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,582.41/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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