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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 681.20 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 681.20 and 281.76 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 681.20 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/681.20 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 681.20 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 191,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,933.50/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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