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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 685.13 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 685.13 and 302.81 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 685.13 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/685.13 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 685.13 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 207,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,464.41/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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