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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 680.08 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 680.08 and 270.68 is: 406.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 680.08 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/680.08 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 680.08 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 184,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,084.05/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.24

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