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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 632.04 and 300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 632.04 and 300.98 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 632.04 = 300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/632.04 = 300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 632.04 × 300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 190,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,228.24/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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