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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 627.20 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 627.20 and 270.56 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 627.20 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/627.20 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 627.20 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 169,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,695.23/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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