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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 681.48 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 681.48 and 271.49 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 681.48 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/681.48 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 681.48 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 185,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,011.60/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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