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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.42 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.42 and 303.72 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.42 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.42 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.42 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 192,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,382.32/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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