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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 681.51 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 681.51 and 281.51 is: 422.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 681.51 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/681.51 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 681.51 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 191,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,851.88/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.74

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