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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 684.38 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 684.38 and 302.15 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 684.38 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/684.38 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 684.38 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 206,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,785.42/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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