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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 683.36 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 683.36 and 301.57 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 683.36 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/683.36 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 683.36 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 206,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,084.33/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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