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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.99, 682.48 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.99, 682.48 and 301.89 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.99 : 682.48 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.99/682.48 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.99x = 682.48 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.99x = 206,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,033.89/454.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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