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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 682.73 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 682.73 and 273.11 is: 408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 682.73 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/682.73 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 682.73 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 186,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,456.64/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.93

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