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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 683.76 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 683.76 and 271.08 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 683.76 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/683.76 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 683.76 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 185,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,353.66/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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