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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 632.70 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 632.70 and 303.48 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 632.70 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/632.70 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 632.70 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 192,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,011.80/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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