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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 680.96 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 680.96 and 281.60 is: 421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 680.96 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/680.96 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 680.96 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 191,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,758.34/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.41

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