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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 682.40 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 682.40 and 273.48 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 682.40 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/682.40 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 682.40 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 186,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,622.75/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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