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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 681.75 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 681.75 and 300.78 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 681.75 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/681.75 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 681.75 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 205,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,056.77/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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