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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.19, 679.55 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.19, 679.55 and 270.94 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.19 : 679.55 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.19/679.55 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.19x = 679.55 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.19x = 184,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,116.26/453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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