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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 680.89 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 680.89 and 271.38 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 680.89 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/680.89 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 680.89 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 184,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,777.71/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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