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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 678.10 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 678.10 and 270.64 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 678.10 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/678.10 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 678.10 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 183,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,520.98/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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