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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 683.23 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 683.23 and 270.33 is: 405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 683.23 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/683.23 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 683.23 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 184,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,697.90/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.85

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