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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 680.20 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 680.20 and 300.11 is: 449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 680.20 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/680.20 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 680.20 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 204,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,130.67/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.52

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