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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 682.34 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 682.34 and 271.05 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 682.34 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/682.34 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 682.34 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 184,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,943.49/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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