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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 681.58 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 681.58 and 270.55 is: 407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 681.58 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/681.58 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 681.58 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 184,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,398.83/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.05

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