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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 682.56 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 682.56 and 272.84 is: 408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 682.56 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/682.56 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 682.56 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 186,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,229.67/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.65

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