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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 681.28 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 681.28 and 290.03 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 681.28 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/681.28 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 681.28 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 197,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,587.51/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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