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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.18, 681.24 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.18, 681.24 and 291.50 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.18 : 681.24 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.18/681.24 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.18x = 681.24 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.18x = 198,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,581.46/454.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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