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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 681 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 681 and 281.37 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 681 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/681 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 681 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 191,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,612.97/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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