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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 681.90 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 681.90 and 299.89 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 681.90 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/681.90 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 681.90 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 204,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,494.99/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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