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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.85, 681.31 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.85, 681.31 and 271.33 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.85 : 681.31 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.85/681.31 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.85x = 681.31 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.85x = 184,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,856.44/453.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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