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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 684.51 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 684.51 and 302.19 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 684.51 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/684.51 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 684.51 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 206,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,852.08/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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