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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 680.76 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 680.76 and 271.50 is: 406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 680.76 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/680.76 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 680.76 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 184,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,826.34/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.82

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