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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 683.68 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 683.68 and 271.20 is: 406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 683.68 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/683.68 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 683.68 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 185,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,414.02/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.40

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