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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 683.79 and 270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 683.79 and 270.87 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 683.79 = 270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/683.79 = 270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 683.79 × 270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 185,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,218.20/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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