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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 684.30 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 684.30 and 273.38 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 684.30 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/684.30 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 684.30 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 187,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,073.93/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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