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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 681.70 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 681.70 and 301.11 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 681.70 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/681.70 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 681.70 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 205,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,261.77/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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