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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 682.48 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 682.48 and 273 is: 409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 682.48 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/682.48 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 682.48 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 186,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,317.04/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.96

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