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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 632.70 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 632.70 and 301.25 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 632.70 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/632.70 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 632.70 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 190,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,600.88/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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