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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 683.32 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 683.32 and 272.96 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 683.32 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/683.32 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 683.32 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 186,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,518.51/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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