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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.09, 680.88 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.09, 680.88 and 300.10 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.09 : 680.88 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.09/680.88 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.09x = 680.88 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.09x = 204,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,332.09/454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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