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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.39, 633.96 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.39, 633.96 and 301.80 is: 416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.39 : 633.96 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.39/633.96 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.39x = 633.96 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.39x = 191,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,329.13/459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.49

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