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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.17, 684.33 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.17, 684.33 and 303.27 is: 453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.17 : 684.33 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.17/684.33 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.17x = 684.33 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.17x = 207,536.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,536.76/457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.96

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