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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 683.70 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 683.70 and 273.50 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 683.70 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/683.70 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 683.70 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 186,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,991.95/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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