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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 681.59 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 681.59 and 300.88 is: 451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 681.59 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/681.59 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 681.59 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 205,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,073.59/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.74

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