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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 681.58 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 681.58 and 308.46 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 681.58 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/681.58 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 681.58 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 210,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,240.17/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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