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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 681.52 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 681.52 and 281.52 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 681.52 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/681.52 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 681.52 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 191,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,861.51/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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