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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.55, 684.89 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.55, 684.89 and 273.76 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.55 : 684.89 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.55/684.89 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.55x = 684.89 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.55x = 187,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,495.49/456.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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