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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 683.39 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 683.39 and 301.62 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 683.39 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/683.39 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 683.39 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 206,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,122.58/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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