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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.65, 683.52 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.65, 683.52 and 299.32 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.65 : 683.52 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.65/683.52 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.65x = 683.52 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.65x = 204,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,591.21/455.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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