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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 632.94 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 632.94 and 303.64 is: 419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 632.94 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/632.94 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 632.94 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 192,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,185.90/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.14

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