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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 684.05 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 684.05 and 303.14 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 684.05 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/684.05 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 684.05 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 207,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,363.11/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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