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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 632.32 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 632.32 and 300.96 is: 415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 632.32 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/632.32 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 632.32 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 190,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,303.03/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.17

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