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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.58 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.58 and 273.06 is: 409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.58 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.58 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.58 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 186,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,658.35/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.61

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