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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 684.34 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 684.34 and 301.88 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 684.34 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/684.34 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 684.34 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 206,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,588.56/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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