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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 681.14 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 681.14 and 308.81 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 681.14 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/681.14 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 681.14 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 210,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,342.84/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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