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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 632.97 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 632.97 and 301.59 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 632.97 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/632.97 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 632.97 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 190,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,897.42/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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