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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 632.10 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 632.10 and 303.24 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 632.10 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/632.10 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 632.10 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 191,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,678.00/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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