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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.99, 682.66 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.99, 682.66 and 272.51 is: 408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.99 : 682.66 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.99/682.66 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.99x = 682.66 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.99x = 186,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,033.47/454.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.87

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