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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 632 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 632 and 300.82 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 632 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/632 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 632 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 190,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,115.08/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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