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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.43, 684.42 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.43, 684.42 and 271.65 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.43 : 684.42 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.43/684.42 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.43x = 684.42 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.43x = 185,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,922.69/457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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