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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 681.72 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 681.72 and 272.22 is: 408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 681.72 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/681.72 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 681.72 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 185,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,577.82/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.74

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