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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 683.85 and 273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 683.85 and 273.19 is: 409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 683.85 = 273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/683.85 = 273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 683.85 × 273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 186,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,816.20/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.75

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