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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 682.79 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 682.79 and 281.63 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 682.79 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/682.79 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 682.79 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 192,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,289.33/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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