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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 633.19 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 633.19 and 301.56 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 633.19 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/633.19 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 633.19 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 190,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,942.44/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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