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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 682.62 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 682.62 and 301.98 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 682.62 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/682.62 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 682.62 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 206,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,137.59/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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