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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 685.05 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 685.05 and 273.88 is: 411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 685.05 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/685.05 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 685.05 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 187,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,621.49/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.01

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