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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 680.04 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 680.04 and 270.66 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 680.04 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/680.04 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 680.04 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 184,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,059.63/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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