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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 679.44 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 679.44 and 270.36 is: 405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 679.44 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/679.44 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 679.44 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 183,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,693.40/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.24

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