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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 683.39 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 683.39 and 272.76 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 683.39 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/683.39 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 683.39 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 186,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,401.46/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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