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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 685.80 and 300.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 685.80 and 300.85 is: 451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 685.80 = 300.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/685.80 = 300.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 685.80 × 300.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 206,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,321.22/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.03

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