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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 632.63 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 632.63 and 301.16 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 632.63 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/632.63 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 632.63 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 190,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,525.19/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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