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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.96 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.96 and 303.48 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.96 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.96 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.96 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 192,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,394.18/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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