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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 454.08 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 454.08 and 281.63 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 454.08 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/454.08 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 454.08 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 127,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,882.55/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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