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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 680.76 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 680.76 and 271.77 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 680.76 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/680.76 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 680.76 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 185,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,010.15/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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