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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 684.89 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 684.89 and 302.44 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 684.89 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/684.89 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 684.89 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 207,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,136.62/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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