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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 683.16 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 683.16 and 301 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 683.16 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/683.16 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 683.16 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 205,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,631.16/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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