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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.20, 683.40 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.20, 683.40 and 273.04 is: 409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.20 : 683.40 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.20/683.40 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.20x = 683.40 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.20x = 186,595.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,595.54/456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.02

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