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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 684.16 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 684.16 and 273.44 is: 410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 684.16 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/684.16 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 684.16 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 187,076.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,076.71/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.53

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