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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 682.02 and 300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 682.02 and 300.51 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 682.02 = 300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/682.02 = 300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 682.02 × 300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 204,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,953.83/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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