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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 680.52 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 680.52 and 268.90 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 680.52 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/680.52 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 680.52 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 182,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,991.83/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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