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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 681.93 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 681.93 and 283.50 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 681.93 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/681.93 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 681.93 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 193,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,327.16/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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