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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 683.47 and 270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 683.47 and 270.49 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 683.47 = 270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/683.47 = 270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 683.47 × 270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 184,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,867.03/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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