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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 679.06 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 679.06 and 270.22 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 679.06 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/679.06 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 679.06 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 183,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,495.59/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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