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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.22, 681.54 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.22, 681.54 and 281.16 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.22 : 681.54 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.22/681.54 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.22x = 681.54 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.22x = 191,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,621.79/454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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