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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.90 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.90 and 272.48 is: 408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.90 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.90 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.90 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 185,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,526.87/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.73

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