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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.30, 680.53 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.30, 680.53 and 299.84 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.30 : 680.53 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.30/680.53 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.30x = 680.53 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.30x = 204,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,048.62/454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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