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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 632.41 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 632.41 and 301.01 is: 415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 632.41 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/632.41 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 632.41 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 190,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,357.82/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.37

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