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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 632.40 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 632.40 and 300.96 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 632.40 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/632.40 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 632.40 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 190,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,327.10/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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