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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 678.45 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 678.45 and 270.07 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 678.45 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/678.45 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 678.45 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 183,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,227.55/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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