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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 679.59 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 679.59 and 270.63 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 679.59 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/679.59 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 679.59 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 183,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,917.44/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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