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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 683.83 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 683.83 and 301.53 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 683.83 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/683.83 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 683.83 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 206,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,193.75/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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