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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.65, 684.09 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.65, 684.09 and 302.12 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.65 : 684.09 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.65/684.09 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.65x = 684.09 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.65x = 206,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,674.61/456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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