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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 632.33 and 301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 632.33 and 301.09 is: 415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 632.33 = 301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/632.33 = 301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 632.33 × 301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 190,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,388.24/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.22

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