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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 682.71 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 682.71 and 300.03 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 682.71 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/682.71 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 682.71 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 204,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,833.48/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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