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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 683.42 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 683.42 and 301.31 is: 452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 683.42 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/683.42 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 683.42 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 205,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,923.74/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.33

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