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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 683.19 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 683.19 and 302.11 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 683.19 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/683.19 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 683.19 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 206,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,398.53/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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