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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.03, 684.21 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.03, 684.21 and 301.03 is: 450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.03 : 684.21 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.03/684.21 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.03x = 684.21 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.03x = 205,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,967.74/457.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.67

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