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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 682.80 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 682.80 and 301.08 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 682.80 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/682.80 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 682.80 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 205,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,577.42/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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