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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 680.47 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 680.47 and 268.49 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 680.47 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/680.47 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 680.47 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 182,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,694.65/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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