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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 685.26 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 685.26 and 273.78 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 685.26 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/685.26 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 685.26 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 187,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,610.48/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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