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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 682.66 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 682.66 and 301 is: 451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 682.66 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/682.66 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 682.66 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 205,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,480.66/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.50

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