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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 632.49 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 632.49 and 301.05 is: 415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 632.49 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/632.49 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 632.49 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 190,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,411.11/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.33

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