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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.28, 633.89 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.28, 633.89 and 301.63 is: 416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.28 : 633.89 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.28/633.89 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.28x = 633.89 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.28x = 191,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,200.24/459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.30

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