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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.63, 683.52 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.63, 683.52 and 301.51 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.63 : 683.52 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.63/683.52 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.63x = 683.52 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.63x = 206,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,088.12/456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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