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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.37, 680.54 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.37, 680.54 and 271.98 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.37 : 680.54 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.37/680.54 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.37x = 680.54 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.37x = 185,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,091.91/454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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