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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 685.16 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 685.16 and 273.90 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 685.16 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/685.16 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 685.16 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 187,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,665.32/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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