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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 682.80 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 682.80 and 308.99 is: 463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 682.80 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/682.80 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 682.80 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 210,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,978.37/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.62

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