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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.35, 680.58 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.35, 680.58 and 299.91 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.35 : 680.58 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.35/680.58 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.35x = 680.58 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.35x = 204,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,112.75/454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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