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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.13 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.13 and 271.44 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.13 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.13 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.13 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 184,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,614.49/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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