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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 680.16 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 680.16 and 272.20 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 680.16 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/680.16 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 680.16 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 185,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,139.55/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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