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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 632.71 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 632.71 and 301.35 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 632.71 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/632.71 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 632.71 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 190,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,667.16/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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