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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 681.60 and 272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 681.60 and 272.05 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 681.60 = 272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/681.60 = 272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 681.60 × 272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 185,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,428.60/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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