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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 680.92 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 680.92 and 280.47 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 680.92 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/680.92 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 680.92 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 190,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,976.93/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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