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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 683.72 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 683.72 and 301.86 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 683.72 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/683.72 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 683.72 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 206,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,389.91/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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