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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 680.70 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 680.70 and 272.08 is: 406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 680.70 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/680.70 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 680.70 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 185,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,204.86/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.97

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