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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 684.30 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 684.30 and 302.08 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 684.30 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/684.30 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 684.30 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 206,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,713.34/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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