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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 681.67 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 681.67 and 300.70 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 681.67 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/681.67 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 681.67 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 204,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,979.12/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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