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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 682.20 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 682.20 and 272.34 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 682.20 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/682.20 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 682.20 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 185,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,790.35/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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