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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.41 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.41 and 270.29 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.41 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.41 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.41 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 183,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,639.43/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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