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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 683.44 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 683.44 and 301.16 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 683.44 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/683.44 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 683.44 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 205,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,824.79/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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