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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 685 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 685 and 303.04 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 685 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/685 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 685 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 207,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,582.40/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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