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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.17, 680.66 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.17, 680.66 and 270.92 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.17 : 680.66 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.17/680.66 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.17x = 680.66 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.17x = 184,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,399.65/453.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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