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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 681.96 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 681.96 and 269.49 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 681.96 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/681.96 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 681.96 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 183,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,779.85/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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