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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 682.43 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 682.43 and 301.44 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 682.43 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/682.43 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 682.43 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 205,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,712.75/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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