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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.31, 680.79 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.31, 680.79 and 269.02 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.31 : 680.79 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.31/680.79 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.31x = 680.79 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.31x = 183,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,146.47/454.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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