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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 681.56 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 681.56 and 271.74 is: 407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 681.56 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/681.56 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 681.56 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 185,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,207.11/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.30

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