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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 684.54 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 684.54 and 302.30 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 684.54 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/684.54 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 684.54 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 206,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,936.44/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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