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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 633.12 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 633.12 and 301.52 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 633.12 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/633.12 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 633.12 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 190,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,898.34/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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