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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 679.90 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 679.90 and 271.19 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 679.90 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/679.90 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 679.90 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 184,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,382.08/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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