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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 682.65 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 682.65 and 273.66 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 682.65 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/682.65 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 682.65 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 186,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,814.00/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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