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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 682.42 and 281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 682.42 and 281.47 is: 421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 682.42 = 281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/682.42 = 281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 682.42 × 281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 192,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,080.76/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.91

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