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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 680.06 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 680.06 and 270.74 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 680.06 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/680.06 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 680.06 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 184,116.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,116.04/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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