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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 684.33 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 684.33 and 273.96 is: 411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 684.33 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/684.33 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 684.33 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 187,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,479.05/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.35

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