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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 633.28 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 633.28 and 303.52 is: 418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 633.28 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/633.28 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 633.28 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 192,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,213.15/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.87

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