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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 682.88 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 682.88 and 301.15 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 682.88 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/682.88 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 682.88 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 205,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,648.36/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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