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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 681.48 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 681.48 and 207.38 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 681.48 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/681.48 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 681.48 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 141,327.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,327.03/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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