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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 680.45 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 680.45 and 271.10 is: 406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 680.45 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/680.45 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 680.45 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 184,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,470.00/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.41

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