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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 681.02 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 681.02 and 300.50 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 681.02 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/681.02 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 681.02 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 204,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,647.84/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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