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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 682.91 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 682.91 and 300.93 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 682.91 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/682.91 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 682.91 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 205,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,508.11/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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