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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 679.03 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 679.03 and 270.46 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 679.03 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/679.03 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 679.03 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 183,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,650.45/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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