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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 681.75 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 681.75 and 272.03 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 681.75 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/681.75 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 681.75 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 185,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,453.04/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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