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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 632.44 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 632.44 and 300.84 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 632.44 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/632.44 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 632.44 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 190,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,263.25/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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