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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.62, 682.72 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.62, 682.72 and 272.92 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.62 : 682.72 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.62/682.72 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.62x = 682.72 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.62x = 186,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,327.94/455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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