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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.05, 681.72 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.05, 681.72 and 269.40 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.05 : 681.72 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.05/681.72 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.05x = 681.72 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.05x = 183,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,655.37/455.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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