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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.65, 682.31 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.65, 682.31 and 301.10 is: 450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.65 : 682.31 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.65/682.31 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.65x = 682.31 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.65x = 205,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,443.54/455.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.88

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