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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 682.98 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 682.98 and 272.90 is: 409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 682.98 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/682.98 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 682.98 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 186,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,385.24/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.49

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