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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 680.52 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 680.52 and 270.76 is: 406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 680.52 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/680.52 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 680.52 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 184,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,257.60/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.50

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