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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 684.07 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 684.07 and 273.46 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 684.07 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/684.07 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 684.07 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 187,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,065.78/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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