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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 681.96 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 681.96 and 301.02 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 681.96 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/681.96 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 681.96 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 205,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,283.60/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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