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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.65, 685.79 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.65, 685.79 and 302.75 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.65 : 685.79 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.65/685.79 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.65x = 685.79 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.65x = 207,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,621.41/456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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