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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 680.65 and 270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 680.65 and 270.91 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 680.65 = 270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/680.65 = 270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 680.65 × 270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 184,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,394.89/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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