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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 683.15 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 683.15 and 270.52 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 683.15 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/683.15 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 683.15 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 184,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,806.37/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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