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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 632.42 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 632.42 and 300.99 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 632.42 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/632.42 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 632.42 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 190,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,352.10/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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