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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 453.98 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 453.98 and 281.59 is: 420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 453.98 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/453.98 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 453.98 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 127,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,836.23/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.33

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