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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 681.57 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 681.57 and 308.86 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 681.57 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/681.57 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 681.57 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 210,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,509.71/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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