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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 632.95 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 632.95 and 301.50 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 632.95 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/632.95 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 632.95 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 190,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,833.67/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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