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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 684 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 684 and 273.53 is: 410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 684 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/684 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 684 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 187,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,091.10/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.37

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