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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 684.79 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 684.79 and 271.51 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 684.79 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/684.79 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 684.79 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 185,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,927.33/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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