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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 682.85 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 682.85 and 271.40 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 682.85 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/682.85 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 682.85 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 185,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,322.75/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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