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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 679.41 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 679.41 and 270 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 679.41 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/679.41 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 679.41 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 183,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,440.70/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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