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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 685.40 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 685.40 and 302.99 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 685.40 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/685.40 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 685.40 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 207,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,671.82/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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