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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 682.32 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 682.32 and 272.20 is: 408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 682.32 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/682.32 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 682.32 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 185,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,727.50/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.23

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