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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.35, 684.86 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.35, 684.86 and 302.22 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.35 : 684.86 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.35/684.86 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.35x = 684.86 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.35x = 206,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,976.88/456.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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