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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 683.93 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 683.93 and 273.36 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 683.93 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/683.93 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 683.93 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 186,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,959.10/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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