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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 679.37 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 679.37 and 270.33 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 679.37 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/679.37 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 679.37 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 183,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,652.74/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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