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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 681.50 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 681.50 and 281.52 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 681.50 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/681.50 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 681.50 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 191,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,855.88/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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