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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 682.95 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 682.95 and 272.49 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 682.95 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/682.95 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 682.95 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 186,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,097.05/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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