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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 682.87 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 682.87 and 301.14 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 682.87 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/682.87 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 682.87 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 205,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,639.85/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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