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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 683.70 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 683.70 and 273.60 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 683.70 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/683.70 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 683.70 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 187,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,060.32/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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