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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.33, 633.23 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.33, 633.23 and 303.81 is: 418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.33 : 633.23 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.33/633.23 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.33x = 633.23 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.33x = 192,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,380.09/459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.83

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