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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 683.62 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 683.62 and 301.99 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 683.62 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/683.62 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 683.62 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 206,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,446.40/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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