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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.19, 682.92 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.19, 682.92 and 270.26 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.19 : 682.92 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.19/682.92 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.19x = 682.92 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.19x = 184,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,566.65/455.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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