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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 632.19 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 632.19 and 303.06 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 632.19 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/632.19 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 632.19 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 191,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,591.50/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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