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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.74, 632.71 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.74, 632.71 and 299.12 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.74 : 632.71 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.74/632.71 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.74x = 632.71 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.74x = 189,255.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,255.21/458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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