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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 681.84 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 681.84 and 272.16 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 681.84 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/681.84 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 681.84 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 185,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,569.57/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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