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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.15, 680.06 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.15, 680.06 and 299.61 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.15 : 680.06 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.15/680.06 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.15x = 680.06 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.15x = 203,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,747.88/454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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