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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 678.84 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 678.84 and 270.15 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 678.84 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/678.84 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 678.84 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 183,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,388.63/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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