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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 681.45 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 681.45 and 281.57 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 681.45 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/681.45 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 681.45 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 191,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,872.47/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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