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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.41, 680.06 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.41, 680.06 and 270.41 is: 405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.41 : 680.06 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.41/680.06 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.41x = 680.06 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.41x = 183,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,892.30/453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.58

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