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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 680.88 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 680.88 and 268.92 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 680.88 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/680.88 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 680.88 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 183,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,102.25/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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