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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.15, 681.51 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.15, 681.51 and 271.72 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.15 : 681.51 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.15/681.51 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.15x = 681.51 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.15x = 185,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,179.90/454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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