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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 682.37 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 682.37 and 281.27 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 682.37 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/682.37 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 682.37 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 191,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,933.15/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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