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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 681.69 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 681.69 and 271.86 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 681.69 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/681.69 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 681.69 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 185,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,324.24/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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