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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.29, 681.38 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.29, 681.38 and 281.88 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.29 : 681.38 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.29/681.38 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.29x = 681.38 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.29x = 192,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,069.80/455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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