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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 680.38 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 680.38 and 281.19 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 680.38 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/680.38 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 680.38 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 191,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,316.05/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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