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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 682.46 and 300.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 682.46 and 300.62 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 682.46 = 300.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/682.46 = 300.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 682.46 × 300.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 205,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,161.13/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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