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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 632.05 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 632.05 and 301.07 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 632.05 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/632.05 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 632.05 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 190,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,291.29/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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