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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 681.31 and 381.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 681.31 and 381.43 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 681.31 = 381.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/681.31 = 381.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 681.31 × 381.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 259,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,872.07/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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