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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.14, 684.84 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.14, 684.84 and 302.61 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.14 : 684.84 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.14/684.84 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.14x = 684.84 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.14x = 207,243.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,243.14/457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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