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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 683.60 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 683.60 and 273.47 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 683.60 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/683.60 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 683.60 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 186,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,939.31/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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