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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.19, 681.75 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.19, 681.75 and 272.21 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.19 : 681.75 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.19/681.75 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.19x = 681.75 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.19x = 185,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,577.81/455.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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