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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 681.82 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 681.82 and 308.68 is: 462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 681.82 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/681.82 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 681.82 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 210,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,464.20/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.88

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