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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.03, 633.54 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.03, 633.54 and 301.65 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.03 : 633.54 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.03/633.54 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.03x = 633.54 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.03x = 191,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,107.34/459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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