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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.73, 683.84 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.73, 683.84 and 302.74 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.73 : 683.84 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.73/683.84 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.73x = 683.84 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.73x = 207,024.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,024.77/456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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