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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 680.42 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.43, 680.42 and 299.94 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.43 : 680.42 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.43/680.42 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.43x = 680.42 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.43x = 204,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,083.68/454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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