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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 632.65 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 632.65 and 301.50 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 632.65 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/632.65 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 632.65 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 190,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,743.98/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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