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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 681.04 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 681.04 and 283.36 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 681.04 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/681.04 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 681.04 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 192,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,979.49/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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