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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.36, 681.53 and 300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.36, 681.53 and 300.25 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.36 : 681.53 = 300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.36/681.53 = 300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.36x = 681.53 × 300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.36x = 204,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,629.35/454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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