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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.85, 682.61 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.85, 682.61 and 300.72 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.85 : 682.61 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.85/682.61 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.85x = 682.61 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.85x = 205,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,272.98/454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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