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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 682.02 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 682.02 and 298.32 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 682.02 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/682.02 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 682.02 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 203,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,457.65/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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