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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 679.86 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 679.86 and 270.84 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 679.86 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/679.86 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 679.86 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 184,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,133.28/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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