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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.15, 679.76 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.15, 679.76 and 271.71 is: 407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.15 : 679.76 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.15/679.76 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.15x = 679.76 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.15x = 184,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,696.23/453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.58

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