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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 684.64 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 684.64 and 273.71 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 684.64 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/684.64 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 684.64 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 187,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,394.87/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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