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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.85, 681.96 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.85, 681.96 and 381.36 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.85 : 681.96 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.85/681.96 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.85x = 681.96 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.85x = 260,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,072.27/454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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