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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 683.27 and 271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 683.27 and 271.67 is: 408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 683.27 = 271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/683.27 = 271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 683.27 × 271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 185,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,626.35/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.74

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