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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 683.64 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 683.64 and 273.60 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 683.64 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/683.64 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 683.64 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 187,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,043.90/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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