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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 633 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 633 and 303.32 is: 418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 633 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/633 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 633 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 192,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,001.56/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.78

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