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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 681 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 681 and 291.20 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 681 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/681 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 681 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 198,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,307.20/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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